SPRINGFIELD – Numbers were down slightly from last year after the first weekend of Illinois Firearm deer season in the state. The Department of Natural Resources reports 47,147 deer were taken between November 20th-22nd, compared to 50,173 last year. Hunters in LaSalle County took 465 deer,
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OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department on Sunday announced that nearly 3,500 residents are considered recovered from prior COVID-19 infections, however 2,629 active cases remain. They also announced 68 new infections. Since the pandemic began 129 residents have died from
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PRINCETON – The Bureau, Putnam & Marshall County Health Department on Sunday reported that a man in his 70’s is the latest to pass away from complications related to COVID-19. Forty-four residents of Bureau County have died from COVID-19 since the pandemic began. There have been
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SPRINGFIELD – 7,574 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 were confirmed by the Illinois Department of Public Health on Friday. The IDPH also saw 66 more coronavirus related deaths, which included individuals in Bureau, DeKalb, and LaSalle County. Although the confirmed case count on
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OTTAWA – 2 more COVID-19 related deaths were reported by the LaSalle County Health Department on Friday. The individuals were a male in his 80s and another in his 90s, and with the addition of their deaths, there has now been a total of 127 coronavirus related deaths in the county since
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PONTIAC – Livingston County reported 45 new COVID-19 cases, with 43 in residents and 2 in inmates at Pontiac Correctional Center. They also confirmed that one more resident, a male in his 80s, has died due to COVID-19 related complications. In total, the Livingston County Health Department
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OTTAWA – Both Bureau and LaSalle County reported additional COVID-19 related deaths on Wednesday. LaSalle County Health Department confirmed two individuals in their 80s had died while Bureau County reported 3 coronavirus related deaths. Since the start of the pandemic, LaSalle County has
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OTTAWA – With Thanksgiving approaching the CDC wants to remind those in charge of cooking to be aware of some tips to keep the holiday safe and healthy. They say that you should thaw your turkey in a refrigerator or in a sink of cold water that is changed every 30 minutes. A turkey should
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OTTAWA – The Illinois Supreme Court Tuesday announced that Thirteenth Circuit Judge Eugene P. Daugherity has been assigned as an Appellate Court Justice in the Third District. He was assigned to fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Justice Robert E. Carter to the state Supreme
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OTTAWA – Area gas prices remain steady as we go into what may be a holiday weekend with less travel than usual. According to the American Automobile Association, the Illinois average price per gallon of gasoline is at $2.22, down .40 from this time a year ago.. Looking at the area
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